AJ Chambers are proud to partnered with a leading professional services company in Grantham as they look to expand part of their legal services offering by hiring a Paralegal into their Private Client team.
Responsibilities:
- support in the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust deeds
- estate administration
- preparing papers including IHT accounts and estate accounts
- applying for a grant of representation using the provided software package
- creating necessary legal documentation
- drafting basic deeds, documents, and letters
- conducting legal research as needed
- handling basic correspondence and client-related telephone calls
- understanding legal procedures
- participating in the efficient management of client/matter files, including timely and accurate filing, file closure, archiving, retrieval, and return from storage, as well as updating relevant databases
- managing administrative tasks and providing support to the team, including scanning, faxing, printing, document binding/bundling, time recording, and photocopying
- using the case management system to store documents electronically
- maintaining client relationship management data and records
- welcoming clients and arranging meetings as needed
- responding to client inquiries
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary
- Funded SQE training if desired
- Agile working - hybrid/flexible
- Flexible annual leave
- Electric vehicle scheme
Skills and Experience:
- Ideal candidate will have experience working in a regulated environment such as FCA, SRA or CILEx
- Law degree or CILEx would be a benefit
- Adopt a positive approach to teamwork and build strong relationships
- Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and expand knowledge
- Work independently to a high level while collaborating with experienced partners and fee earners on complex matters when necessary
- Communicate legal matters clearly to clients
- Be discreet and respect client confidentiality
- Approach tasks in a structured manner to ensure high-quality completion
- Show strong organizational and time management skills
For more information please apply or reach out directly to Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.